Marion Leads New Rural Development Push in Alabama's Black Belt
Community leaders in Marion and surrounding Perry County are pursuing infrastructure and small-business investment aimed at reversing decades of rural population decline.
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Recent reporting from across Alabama, updated as new stories are published.
Shoals-Area Credit Unions Report Steady Membership Growth
Credit unions serving Florence and the Muscle Shoals area are reporting steady membership growth as residents look for lower fees and more personalized service.
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Rude Service and a Bill That Didn't Match the Quote: Respect and Pricing Honesty at Shayla Nails & Spa
A client was quoted one price, charged more with unexplained extra fees, rushed through the service, and met with attitude when she asked questions. A look at transparent pricing and treating clients with respect.
ReadAn $86 Gel Mani-Pedi With Messy Cuticles and Little Attention to Detail at Kathy's Nails & Spa
A client paid $86 for gel on her fingers and toes and left feeling her nails looked better before she walked in, with gel on the skin and cuticles that were not cleaned up. A look at attention to detail and a tidy finish that justifies the price.
ReadAlabama A&M Partners with Rural Districts to Train Future Teachers
Alabama A&M University is expanding partnerships with rural school districts to place education students in classrooms earlier and address statewide teacher shortages.
ReadTuscaloosa Volunteer Network Grows to Meet Rising Community Needs
A Tuscaloosa-based volunteer coordination network is recruiting more community members to support food distribution, home repair, and elder assistance programs.
ReadState Agency Hiring Push Lifts Montgomery's Job Market
Montgomery's economy continues to lean on government employment, with several state agencies expanding staff and boosting demand for office space downtown.
ReadV Nails & Spa in Trussville and the 'Fried Rice' Crisis: When Nail Art Chaos Destroys Professionalism
A customer review describes an unusual salon visit involving repeated food offers, rough handling, and nail art that reportedly fell far short of the requested design.
ReadDothan Farmer Diversifies Peanut Operation With Agritourism Venture
Walton Pryce is adding a corn maze, farm store, and fall festival to his family's longtime peanut farm near Dothan to build a second revenue stream.
ReadUSA Health Broadens Cancer Treatment Access With Oncology Expansion
USA Health is expanding oncology services in Mobile, adding treatment capacity and clinical trial options for cancer patients across southwest Alabama.
ReadMountain Brook Employers Expand Workplace Wellness Benefits Amid Talent Competition
Companies based in and around Mountain Brook are adding wellness stipends, on-site fitness perks, and mental health benefits to attract and retain employees.
ReadTuskegee University Revives Aerospace Engineering Scholarship Legacy
Tuskegee University has launched a new aerospace engineering scholarship program that draws on the school's historic ties to aviation training.
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